Happy Tuesday!
If you’ve been following news about Cozmic One, you know he’s currently training with John Shirreffs at Santa Anita. Photographer Mike Sekulic was there for recent workouts, and he sent us these great photos.
John, along with racing manager Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, will be answering questions in our next edition of Ask The Experts. While they may not tell you when Coz will start racing, they both have decades of knowledge and experience to share. This is a rare opportunity to submit questions for two people who are at the root of Zenyatta’s success. Use the form at the bottom of this post to send us your questions. We’ll pick our favorites, so be creative!
Enjoy!
Team Z
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♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
♥ BE STILL!!!
I know the photographer, Mike! Congrats to him, and his awesome photos of our Prince CoZ!
I live in Southern California and I’m so blessed because I only live a few miles from Santa Anita! I’ve been to the track a few times and have seen CoZ with John on Tug :-)
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos with us!! If I can think of a question I will certainly submit one!
XO Auntie Judy
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
Ha! I thought of two questions and submitted them on the Q&A form :-)
suew/Va
I love the fact we get to ask questions about Coz. Thanks Team Z for this opportunity!
Markay
I love how Coz holds his ears up when on the track like his mother…..
Cathleen
Gorgeous photos. He looks just like his mother!
marypny
These photos are spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Coz is looking so good and hope he is learning all that he needs to be as good as he can be.
I love our first prince to the moon.
I am thinking of what good questions I can submit. I want to know so much that I can’t get it all together!lol!
Hugs to all,
Maryp
Jeanie
I can’t wait to see him run! Maybe on Big Cap day????
Jeanie
He looks so much like her I can’t stand it!
Patti
Beautiful Coz…..The pictures of our boy are great. If I lived near Santa Anita I’d be there to see this handsome boy, too. He looks so full bodied and healthy. Keep up the good work Coz. I submitted my question and will be waiting to hear the response to whichever questions they post. I watched Zenyatta’s Classic on TVG Classics the other night; couldn’t stop watching the show and finish the dinner dishes! xoxxo
Paula Higgins
He is one handsome boy!! He really looks fabulous and he does remind me of his mom! Good to see John out there with him. He is in such good hands.
Diane
The new pictures of Coz are a feast for the eyes ! He is so alert and looks like Z when he’s moving. Z and her boys, what a beautiful family.
Ann Goodman
He looks great. Thanks for the photo and updates.
HeidiK, Vallejo,Ca
How awesome is this?!?!! Thank you Team Z, errrr, Team Coz for the update and for a chance to ask questions. He’s such a hunk!
Jackson Markham
Given that Zenyatta debuted later than normal, 11 months into her 3rd-year, how would you compare Coz’s development at this point in his 3rd-year?
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
Remember, if you want your question answered by Team Z/John and/or Dottie, you need to use the form at the top of the page.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Team Z.Thank you for these beautiful photos of Coz!He is looking more like his famous mamma each time I see him especially with his shadow roll!Zenyatta is definitely proud of her 2 handsome princes!!!Love and hugs SheenaX
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Oh how beautiful he is looking…..so professional. Both colts are gorgeous but CoZ looks the most like Zenny. In these pictures he “channeling” his mama. He looks so big I wonder how tall he is now, and if he has had another growth spurt. His exercise rider looks to be quite a big guy not a tiny jockey, so CoZ must be quite big. I can’t wait for his first race the world will be watching…..so much to carry on his shoulders.
Margie from So.Cal.
He’s so beautiful. I think I’ll have to pop over to Santa Anita and catch a real glimpse of him. He looks as though he’s just rippling with energy and that he knows he’s his momma’s boy. Yeah, I think so. :-)
Barbara Wood
Thank you for these beautiful pictures! Coz is looking great.
This is such a welcome treat for me today, as we have had a new roof put on our house, and the roofers have been banging away all day. Now it’s quiet, and I can enjoy taking a moment with Zenny’s boy. Kisses to you, COz.
Terri Holliday
He is a beauty…. thank you for the photos…… we will wait for him to run when he is ready……thank you!
Sharyn
He is just stunning and looks so much like his Mom!!
Leslie R.
Thanks to Mike and Team Z for the beautiful pictures of Coz!! He’s gorgeous! He reminds me so much of Zenyatta.
Hugs to all,
Leslie
Jennifer Lorgren
It is a pleasure to eye owner and trainer on the same page. No hurry to rush things let them grow at the pace God gave them and let their talent blossom. Not following the Jones’s. Love the Z family and trainers including the ones that break them that seem to be forgotten when the horses hit the track. The foundation.
Julie McWhirter
Be still my heart! He’s looking wonderful with tight legs. My question is how much of a running style does he share with Queen Z? Is he a sprinter going to the front or does he take a while to stretch out and come from behind like his momma? Don’t know if my heart can handle watching him race if he runs like Z. Haha! Can’t thank you enough for sharing such beautiful pictures and including us in your lives. Team Z forever!!!!
TeriH
I too would like to know about how his body development is going. Since horses don’t mature until they’re 6. 3 years is awfully young to be running… They waited for his mom to develop it might be a good thing to wait for him to develop and mature too… Would sure hate to loose him for a human profit…. He’s such a beautiful horse and has so much potential…
Debbie
Coz is stunning just magnificent, I can’t wait to see him race! The photos are also magnificent, thanks for sharing! ok think…think…think…a creative question… xoxoxoZ,Coz,Ziconic(&ZPrincessAngel)
sharon in seattle
hope to see Coz in March at Santa Anita – the pictures are fantastic!!!
shirleeinindy
Thanks for the photos. Our little boy is all grown up.
Anxious to see the questions and answers.
Kathy
Thank you, Team Z! Coz is looking very powerful. His seems to be pretty much the same color as Mom. So gorgeous! Can’t wait to see him on the track and I also look forward to the questions and answers.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Is’nt Coz so beautiful?Just like his mamma!Karen has had the insurance to pay for Hovis’ treatment!Phew!Rachel has had a lovely birthday!I didn’t know the “Happy”song had won a grammy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Sandra Frey
Team Zenyatta, thank you for sharing these spectacular photographs! He is just beautiful! I appreciate your sharing photographs and news of Zenyatta’s progeny! Cozmic One has the best team ever!! Much love to all!
Linda in NJ
All I can say is WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! Coz looks like a Prince. He really does. I can’t believe this is the same little baby colt lying in the hay next to his mom. It really is unbelievable.
Well Coz, I remember when you first left Lanes End for Mayberry Farm. I wrote you with a little advice. I said to study hard and be the best student you could possibly be. And I said don’t stay up too late socializing with the other kids. I see you are a very serious student!!! Congratulations to you with graduating to the next level of your training. John’s barn! Yea!!! Everyone along the way has done a beautiful job with you. I can certainly see that because you look sensational!!!! Keep up the good work.
Love you Coz.
Love,
Linda
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Linda, such a cute post, I am glad you gave him this advise.
hugs, Sally B
Linda in NJ
Lol!!! All in good fun, right!!